Ergonomics programs may tend to focus on the spinal cord, muscles, tendons and ligaments of the back but painful sprains, strains and tears can happen anywhere in the body. Employers should take a ...

According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) — like back injuries and carpal tunnel syndrome — mean downtime for your business. They account for nearly 30% ...

From safety footwear and wearables to lift tables and pallet positioners, human-focused design is reshaping how safety risks ...

Musculoskeletal health has become a growing concern in today's modern workplace, where most professionals spend long hours sitting at computers or doing the same thing over and over. Work-related ...

The word ergonomics is derived from the Greek words ergon (work) and nomos (law) to mean "the laws of work." Today, ergonomists study the interaction between humans and systems. They consider physical ...

When the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2020, big shifts occurred in how people work. But as people opt for desk hoteling at the office or working remotely at the coffee shop or at home, employers must ...

In this interview, Megan Farell, Technical Sales Support Specialist from Olympus talks to AZoM about the role of ergonomics for industrial microscopy. What is ergonomics and what value does it add to ...

Ergonomics, at its core, is central to all that is performed in the workplace. It’s much more than fitting the workplace to the worker; it’s the combination of engineering, biomechanics, psychology, ...

Common ergonomic injuries can include carpal tunnel, tendonitis in the arms and hands, ligament, and joint inflammation, and even disc or nerve compression due to conditions in poorly designed ...

When it comes to hazards on the construction site, electrical contractors are very familiar with the risks that OSHA dubs the “fatal four” — electrocutions, falls, struck-by and caught-in/between. The ...